Francine hope you are up and about and not too sore.
TC you have certainly had your fair share of woes no wonder you feel fed up .at least after tomorrow’s appointment you will know what’s happens next and can on with getting rid of the blooming thing. Let us know how you get on.
Hmmm
Hormone-sensitive condition such as breast cancer, uterine cancer, ovarian cancer, endometriosis, or uterine fibroids: Turmeric contains a chemical called curcumin, which might act like the hormone estrogen. In theory, turmeric might make hormone-sensitive conditions worse. However, some research shows that turmeric reduces the effects of estrogen in some hormone-sensitive cancer cells. Therefore, turmeric might have beneficial effects on hormone-sensitive conditions. Until more is known, use cautiously if you have a condition that might be made worse by exposure to hormones.
Not heard of turmeric being of help,I will have a look at that.
Well maybe I won’t !!!
I know it’s a dilemma now x
Inhibits Cancer Cell Growth and Metastases
Epidemiological studies have linked the frequent use of turmeric to lower rates of breast, prostate, lung and colon cancer; laboratory experiments have shown curcumin can prevent tumors from forming; and research conducted at the University of Texas suggests that even when breast cancer is already present, curcumin can help slow the spread of breast cancer cells to the lungs in mice.
In this study, published in Biochemical Pharmacology (September 2005), human breast cancer cells were injected into mice, and the resulting tumors removed to simulate a mastectomy.
The mice were then divided into four groups. One group received no further treatment and served as a control. A second group was given the cancer drug paclitaxel (Taxol); the third got curcumin, and the fourth was given both Taxol and curcumin.
After five weeks, only half the mice in the curcumin-only group and just 22% of those in the curcumin plus Taxol group had evidence of breast cancer that had spread to the lungs.
But 75% of the mice that got Taxol alone and 95% of the control group developed lung tumours.
How did curcumin help? “Curcumin acts against transcription factors, which are like a master switch,” said lead researcher, Bharat Aggarwal. “Transcription factors regulate all the genes needed for tumors to form. When we turn them off, we shut down some genes that are involved in the growth and invasion of cancer cells.”
In another laboratory study of human non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma cells published in_Biochemical Pharmacology_ (September 2005), University of Texas researchers showed that curcumin inhibits the activation of NF-kappaB, a regulatory molecule that signals genes to produce a slew of inflammatory molecules (including TNF, COX-2 and IL-6) that promote cancer cell growth. In addition, curcumin was found to suppress cancer cell proliferation and to induce cell cycle arrest and apoptosis (cell suicide) in the lung cancer cells. Early phase I clinical trials at the University of Texas are now also looking into curcumin’s chemopreventive and therapeutic properties against multiple myeloma and pancreatic cancer, and other research groups are investigating curcumin’s ability to prevent oral cancer
You can easily get overwhelmed by all the information that is out there.
I know, it’s only because her friend recommended taking it, that I’ve looked into it x
Good read Barry thanks…im going to keep taking it. X
Did you ask your doctor about it? What made you start? x
No not told Dr but I will mention it. What made me start was recent reports similar to what you have posted. It’s a spice I could and do eat in my diet anyway so thought I would buy the capsules. Hey who knows why some of us get this and others don’t…but it’s much much lower in eastern countries were it’s a huge part of their diet which is why it wasinvestigated in the first place x
That’s what I’m thinking. Although will be down to Nikki if she takes it or not x
Just got a text from brother in Germany with bowel cancer. MRI all clear. Thank goodness good news for a change. Xx Still raining cats and dogs xx
Just got a text from brother in Germany with bowel cancer. MRI all clear. Thank goodness good news for a change. Still raining cats and dogs
Some good news TC 
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Phew cat, small mercies eh. Glad some good news is coming your way x
Well that is good news, TC…hopefully more will follow tomorrow. Do you get told straight away or do they roll out the dreaded ‘wait for results’ ?
Barry, has Nikki had her drains taken out yet?
Its good they’re doing research into turmeric, but the Eastern diet must differ in many ways, I wonder why turmeric was the focus of the research? I would like to be sure that any supplements or dietary changes wouldn’t make things worse before starting anything. It’s so tricky to know what to do…I was told by my breast care nurse that I should try get my BMI down as ladies “tend to do better” if they are not too overweight. Just when I really wanted to comfort eat!! But I have to give it my best shot, so diet it is!
Amanda x
We had to call the district nurse as they didn’t turn up! Thankfully the night shift came and have taken her drain out. No leakage at all Ive become Nikki’s dietician! x
Heh Barry, you may have new career as a scientific researcher! I used to work for the Medical Research Council so have always been very interested in these sorts of studies. It’s true that curcumin has powerful anti inflammatory and healing properties. A glass of warm milk with a small teaspoon of turmeric in it is very good for ache and pains. You can buy the capsules in health stores but I love curries so just add it to those. Also there is a lot of evidence that Vitamin D is a potent anti cancer substance. Apparently some research from the State University of New York showed that 70% of women with breast cancer are vitamin D deficient. I’m going to look into this and safe levels to take as a supplement. You have to be careful as some of these ‘natural’ substances can be bad for you if not taken at the right level and they can interact with other drugs. Glad to hear Nikki has had her drain removed, bet she’s a lot more comfortable. As her resident dietician, don’t forget to include some choccies! X Francine